The Benton City Council is scheduled to meet on Monday. The agenda includes recognition for pageant queens and students, City employee raises, annexation proposals, rezoning requests and utility equipment purchases among the items on the agenda. Read more below. The Benton City Council will meet Monday, May 18, 2026, starting with the agenda meeting at […]
Saline County EMS Week partners with Heroes Behind the Line for May 17-23 event
A new partnership is adding deeper meaning to Saline County EMS Week 2026 from May 17-23, as Heroes Behind the Line has been named the official non-profit sponsor for this year’s observance, with a strong focus on the mental health and well-being of first responders. READ MORE BELOW Each year, EMS Week recognizes the critical […]
CADC will distribute 300 food boxes including frozen meat on May 20th
The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will distribute food / USDA commodities, including frozen meats, to eligible residents in Saline County in May. Read more below. This drive-through food distribution event will take place at the Saline County Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 20th. The address is 406 Fairfield Benton, AR 72015. […]
Old Folks’ Singing returns for 141-year meeting on May 17th
The Old Folks’ Singing Committee invites the community to come join in this year’s activities. In 1885, two decades following the end of the Civil War, an entire community gathered in a small town just across the current Saline County line. An event on May 17 of that year began a tradition in Tull, Arkansas […]
DAR to host rededication ceremony honoring Revolutionary War patriots in Benton, May 15th
The Saline County Arkansas chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host a rededication ceremony, honoring Saline County American Revolutionary Patriots, Asher Bagley and Benjamin Bryant. Read More Below . The ceremony will take place on Friday, May 15th, at 10am, beginning at the Saline County Courthouse Veterans Memorial. Afterward, the […]
Benton to Consider $16K Historic Downtown Grant during May 12th meeting
Benton’s Community Services Committee will meet Tuesday night to discuss accepting an additional $16,000 grant to help fund a historic district survey project after bid costs exceeded the original grant amount. The meeting begins immediately following other committee meetings that start at 5 p.m. at Benton City Hall, 410 River Street. The Benton Community Services […]
Saline County to consider Birch Tree, River Ranch and more developments May 14th
Several developments are seeking approval from the County Planning Board on Friday evening. The Saline County Planning Board will meet Friday, May 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Saline County Courthouse. Planning Board members scheduled for roll call include: Chairman Layne Penfield, Randy Ives, Matt Nalley, Kylie Parker, Sherry Spann, Justin McCauley, Brad Moody, Alan Jessup, Rhonda Sanders, Selleck Childress, Jeremiah Oltmans. Board members will […]
Benton to consider banning Gorillas, Lizards, Snakes and more, May 12th under proposed ordinance
If you own an exotic animal in the list in this proposed Benton ordinance, and if it passes through City Council eventually, you will have 30 days to “remove the animal from the city.” Read more below. The Benton Animal Services Committee will meet Tuesday, May 12, 2026, immediately following the Commissions Committee meeting, which […]
Learn about Medicare Fraud, Cook a New Recipe, or Attend the Family Fun Festival & Movie in the Park this week at the Saline County Library 05112026
Below are the in-person and virtual programs taking place at the Saline County Library for this week. There is something for all ages, and different categories of activities, like fitness, games, language, crafts, stories, clubs, and of course a New Year celebration this time! Read more below: Chair Yoga- Group 1 Monday, May 11: 10:00 […]
City of Benton to open new Fire Training Facility with ribbon cutting May 11
The City of Benton and the Benton Fire Department will celebrate a major investment in public safety with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the city’s new Fire Training Facility on Monday, May 11, 2026. Read more below. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 1201 S. Market Street, located across from the new Animal […]
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